Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Design and develop HVAC and heat rejection systems specifically for data centers.

• Choose cooling systems for air and water, including fan wall units, CRAHs, chilled water systems, DX systems, CRAC units, in-row cooling, and containment solutions.

• Execute internal and external CFD simulations to enhance airflow, pinpoint hotspots, and assess interactions among campus-wide components.

• Oversee the creation of CFD models, analyze outcomes, and suggest design alterations.

• Coordinate design modifications and their implications with other project trades.

• Engineer redundant and fault-tolerant HVAC systems equipped with backup cooling, automatic switchover, and monitoring systems.

• Conduct heat-load calculations and capacity planning for present and future data center expansions.

• Assess HVAC loads for administrative and shared facility areas.

• Implement energy-efficient HVAC strategies, which include economizers, variable-speed drives, energy recovery, and airflow optimization.

• Create filtration and air quality monitoring systems aimed at protecting IT equipment.

• Work collaboratively with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate HVAC systems with electrical infrastructure, UPS, emergency power, fire suppression, and other essential systems.

• Engage in a hands-on, client-facing role for prominent data center projects.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on various data center initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree combined with at least 6 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.

• Familiarity with the installation and operation of mechanical and electrical equipment in data centers.

• P.E. registration is mandatory.

• A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution is generally required.

• Knowledge of the data center TER Standard Topology as outlined by the Uptime Institute, TIA 942, and ANSI/BICSI 002.

• Professional certifications in HVAC engineering, such as CEM, BEMP, or LEED accreditation, are desirable.

• US Employment Authorization sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration, or essential business activities.

• Understanding of the technology sector along with mission-critical and data center industries.

• Comprehension of data center scale, speed, and consistency needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Training and development programs.

• Opportunities for career growth and mobility.